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My presentation examines the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) program as response to mass incarceration resulting from the U.S. "War on Drugs." LEAD, a pre-booking, harm-reduction diversion program that operates through the Seattle Police Department, redirects chronic drug users and drug-related criminal activity and addresses three major areas of life to encourage behavioral change among clients: personal relationships and support, housing and changes in individual-police relations. Using in-depth interview and participant observation data, I mine LEAD client narratives to identify and describe turning points in users’ lived experiences of addiction, homelessness and recovery, and consider their perspectives on harm-reduction services broadly.

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Turning Points: From Addiction and Incarceration to Diversion and Healing

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My presentation examines the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) program as response to mass incarceration resulting from the U.S. "War on Drugs." LEAD, a pre-booking, harm-reduction diversion program that operates through the Seattle Police Department, redirects chronic drug users and drug-related criminal activity and addresses three major areas of life to encourage behavioral change among clients: personal relationships and support, housing and changes in individual-police relations. Using in-depth interview and participant observation data, I mine LEAD client narratives to identify and describe turning points in users’ lived experiences of addiction, homelessness and recovery, and consider their perspectives on harm-reduction services broadly.

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